Earl Edward North, age 85, of New Albany, Ind., peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, May 6, 2024.

James A. Tower, 64, Jeffersonville, Ind., formerly of Corydon, Ind., passed away Friday, May 10, 2024, at Baptist Health Floyd in New Albany, Ind.

Michael L. Hutter, 70, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, at the University of Louisville Hospital.

Stanley Oscar Byerly, age 84, of New Salisbury, Ind., passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 9, 2024.

Jesse Craig Curts Jr., of the New Salisbury, Ind., community, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the age of 71.

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